Vol. 5 No. 2, February 2008
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Boardwalk Beat
What is happening on the Atlantic City Boardwalk
• Until recently, even though state law mandates recycling, there were no recycling receptacles on the Boardwalk. By summer, new recycling bins should line the entire span. It not only finally meets state law, but will save money on tipping fees, as less garbage is sent to a landfill.
• In conjunction with the Department of Neighborhood Services, the city will soon erect 28 security cameras from New Jersey to Albany avenues. Director Tim Mooney says the goal is 24-hour surveillance that will document activity and deter crime. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has been asked to help provide the light poles, and SID may pitch in with maintenance.
• Shops located in front of the historic Dennis Hotel are in the process of being closed. Harrah’s Entertainment paid more than $38 million last year for the shops, once owned by the Schiff brothers. Plans for the property have not yet been finalized.
• Finally, new facades are currently being erected in the 1400 block and 3000 block of the Boardwalk. Expect them to be complete by summer, says CRDA’s Tom Meehan.
